Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
Y3 FENMOT history
Y3 FEN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 49,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 49,681 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,951 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 FEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 FEN was last recorded at 49,681 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,071 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 610 miles
- Average per year
- 1,951 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,681 miles
- 2025 – 49,071 miles
- 2024 – 48,592 miles
- 2023 – 47,757 miles
- 2022 – 47,512 miles
- 2021 – 47,497 miles
- 2020 – 47,140 miles
- 2019 – 46,727 miles
- 2018 – 46,418 miles
- 2017 – 46,011 miles
- 2016 – 45,323 miles
- 2015 – 43,558 miles
- 2014 – 42,519 miles
- 2013 – 40,389 miles
- 2012 – 36,728 miles
- 2011 – 33,873 miles
- 2010 – 29,514 miles
- 2009 – 21,162 miles
- 2008 – 16,515 miles
- 2006 – 13,276 miles
- 2005 – 10,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,681 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust system corroded but no leak of gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,681 miles (+610)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 49,681 miles
- Test number
- 119653256406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,071 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 49,071 miles
- Test number
- 305585680958
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail49,071 miles (+479)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,071 miles
- Test number
- 490242214435
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,592 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 48,592 miles
- Test number
- 461844296893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail48,589 miles (+832)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,589 miles
- Test number
- 649115937933
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass47,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 47,757 miles
- Test number
- 408504175251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,757 miles (+245)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,757 miles
- Test number
- 113534697823
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass47,512 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 47,512 miles
- Test number
- 132762201048
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
Fail47,497 miles (+357)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,497 miles
- Test number
- 400595764482
- MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of resrvoir (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion under body
Pass47,140 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 47,140 miles
- Test number
- 209538490787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but no leak of gases
Fail47,137 miles (+410)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,137 miles
- Test number
- 264073152655
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but no leak of gases
Pass46,727 miles (+309)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 46,727 miles
- Test number
- 954498810480
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint corroded
- AdvisoryDiesel filter housing corroded not fully supported
- AdvisoryFront diff leaking o/s/f
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
- AdvisorySteering box leaking
Pass46,418 miles (+407)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,418 miles
- Test number
- 238134527760
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak diff 0/S
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust joint corroded
Pass46,011 miles (+688)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 46,011 miles
- Test number
- 891988370160
- AdvisoryCentral to rear exhaust joint corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryOil leak from front differential o/s part
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
- AdvisoryOil leak from steering box
Pass45,323 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 45,323 miles
- Test number
- 493537668014
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail45,301 miles (+1,743)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,301 miles
- Test number
- 205680166437
- FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking Towards Rear of Engine (7.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass43,558 miles (+1,039)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 43,558 miles
- Test number
- 945791625149
- NoteO/s/f knuckle joint slight leak
Pass42,519 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 42,519 miles
- Test number
- 167427324101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,519 miles (+2,130)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,519 miles
- Test number
- 506997024163
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass40,389 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 40,389 miles
- Test number
- 289484723140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,386 miles (+3,658)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,386 miles
- Test number
- 947693623115
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass36,728 miles (+2,855)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 36,728 miles
- Test number
- 245723832190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,873 miles
- Test number
- 416868841228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,873 miles (+4,359)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,873 miles
- Test number
- 507068041289
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Pass29,514 miles (+8,352)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 29,514 miles
- Test number
- 603263040293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 21,162 miles
- Test number
- 661605409144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,162 miles (+4,647)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,162 miles
- Test number
- 864905809124
- Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Pass16,515 miles (+3,239)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 16,515 miles
- Test number
- 994494518041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,276 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,276 miles
- Test number
- 734068296254
- Repaired at testBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass13,276 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 13,276 miles
- Test number
- 921638896286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 10,102 miles
- Test number
- 913257995288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 FEN
- Does Y3 FEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 FEN is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 FEN?
- The MOT on Y3 FEN is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 FEN done?
- Y3 FEN was recorded at 49,681 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 1,951 miles a year.
- Has Y3 FEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 FEN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y3 FEN ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y3 FEN find?
- Y3 FEN passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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